From the several recipes I have already tried and the vast number we are planning to try, I’d say she has nailed it on both simplicity and flavor! Chloe created a waffle recipe for her boyfriend, and the Strawberry Butter is the tasty standout there. Wow, really – so simple and so good.

The No Huevos Rancheros and the Lime Sour Cream were our first tastes of the book, which we loved as a Breakfast for Dinner situation. Word on the street in a NYC building is, …

Speedy Black Bean Burgers – this quick and easy burger recipe holds together well and is mild enough to pair with all kinds of flavors!

Speedy Black Bean Burgers

Speedy is no joke here, guys – these burgers really are so quick and easy. Chopping the vegetables took the most time – you can have these whipped up in the time it takes for your oven to preheat. If you are baking them, that is – these can also be pan fried. That’s how we like them!

Gingerbread French Toast – warmly spiced with the flavors of gingerbread, this simple brunch classic is is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the perfect level of sweet.

French toast has always been one of my favorite breakfasts. When I was a kid, Grandpa Z always made the best French toast – fat slices of soft bread, dipped in custard before placing in a sizzling pan… then salting the toasts. Yep, salt.

Just a bit, and the flavor was perfection.

When I am lucky enough to enjoy brunch at a fantastic restaurant, I rarely choose the French toast. Yes, it is one of my favorites, and it is just so easy to make at home, you know? Well, that and I love a good Benedict, and I need to try each and every one.

…and while making a great Benedict at home is always good too, chances are if you are …

Cookie Bites – the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter means these are sure to become a favorite snack! The ‘No Bake, No Stovetop‘ means these tasty treats come together quickly and easily!

I have been anxiously awaiting this one – my friend Somer‘s new book, The Abundance Diet. By description, this book is a 28 Day Plan to reinvent your health, lose weight, and discover the power of plant based foods.

In my opinion, this book is all of that and so much more – a tasty tome of flavorful favorites that keep you satisfied and thriving while learning new techniques to feel your best!

As most successful and impressive ventures are, Somer’s book is the product of her own experience.

Somer reversed her severe ulcerative colitis with a plant-based diet, and those who have tried The Abundance Diet plan lost weight quickly and safely while feeling full and eating an abundance of whole plant-based foods.

Without counting calories and while eating often, following The Abundance Diet can dramatically improve …

Fudgy Cardamom Squares – incredibly flavorful with a fudgy consistency, these warmly spiced bars will disappear fast – you should just make a double batch.

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I have been a fan of Vegan Richa for years – drawn in with her stunning photography, I keep coming back for her inventive recipes using complex layers of flavor and bright colors. I love the flavors of Indian foods – Jason and I both do – and have a few favorites that I make often. Richa’s recipes are not only delicious, they are approachable as well.

Just like her blog, Richa’s book is a welcoming and beautiful journey through the savory flavors of Indian cooking. She demystifies spices and ingredients unfamiliar, transforms traditional recipes in a modern way, and leaves vegans happily able to enjoy a vast variety of fantastic recipes.

Richa breaks down pantry staples, fresh ingredients and kitchen tools. She has …

She related to me immediately in the intro, describing a familiar scene from my own childhood, ‘the kid who curled up on the couch with a book and a stash of Jolly Rancher candies, a pack of bubble gum, and a few chocolate Kisses “just in case.” ‘

Annie also has a dog that is part dachshund, so of course I was drawn to her immediately…

As someone who definitely acknowledges my cravings on a regular basis – whether that is …